Highlights - September release

State construction contractor look-up - Self-insuring employers can now check the status of their individual business locations. That means self-insuring employers can enter the federal tax identification numbers for specific locations, and they will get the status of that location.

To access this service offering click Ohio employers, Section map, State construction contractor look-up.

Automatic office locator - We've added a contact number for employer services, and a map with directions to the customer service office. You can download and print the map.

To access this service offering click Contact us, Automatic office locator.

Administrative cost split - Recent legislation created a separate administrative cost fund for the Industrial Commission of Ohio. This affected how we display accounts receivable, premium and rate information for Ohio employers. The biggest change you'll see is the new Administrative cost breakdown screen under Experience period data.

To access this service offering click Ohio employers, Experience period data.

Prior-to-coverage payroll - Employers are required by law to pay workers' compensation premium from their first day of hire. With this enhancement to the payroll report service offering, employers can report any payroll they had for up to two years prior to obtaining coverage.

To access this service offering click Ohio employers, Payroll reports.

Lifting guidelines - This brand new service offering is the result of a joint research project with the Ohio State University. This interactive service allows you to enter specific criteria to help you develop realistic recommendations for lifting guidelines in the workplace.

You can access this service offering in the Injured workers, Ohio employers and Medical providers sections. From Ohio employers click Safety services, Lifting guidelines.

The October release is scheduled for Oct. 20.